This Fig tree is mainly cultivated for bonsai with its thick pot-bellied trunk similar to the Ginseng roots. In tropical areas and hot places it is a good shade tree.
Evergreen tree up to 30 m tall in natural conditions. Bright green and glossy leaves. Insignificant white flowers. The fruits are tiny brown-yellowish figs. Thick swollen roots standing above the ground.
Seaside tolerant. Susceptible to Thrip.
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Plantation |
Climate Zone | Temperate areas, Tropical, Warm areas |
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Foliage | Evergreen |
Hardiness | Drought resistant, Half-hardy (tolerates temperatures down to 0ºC) |
Plant use | Balcony & Courtyard, Baskets & Containers, Bonsai, Coastal garden, Greenfilter, Hedge, Indoor Plant, Screen, Shade tree, Topiary, Urban garden |
Soil - Moisture | Well-drained |
Soil - Ph | No preference |
Soil - Type | Fertile, Loam, Potting mix, Sand |
Sunlight - Exposure | Partial shade, Sun |
Watering | Regular |